Alvin Joseph Melveger
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Alvin Joseph Melveger is an American
scientist
specializing in physical chemistry
, spectroscopy
, biomaterial
s, polymer
s and other disciplines, Alvin Joseph Melveger has had a long multifaceted career in chemical analysis, research, editing, publishing and teaching. He worked for Ethicon
, a Johnson & Johnson
Medical and Pharmaceutical Products Company for 21 years.
In his last 15 years (1972 to 1993) Melveger managed a staff of 30 technical and professional personnel in the Analytical and Characterization Sciences Department of Ethicon, Inc. On retirement in 1994 he formed his own consulting firm AJM TECHNICAL CONSULTING.
Melveger has traveled the globe from Argentina
to Pakistan
performing consulting services for their medical devices and pharmaceutical industries. In the United States he has provided consulting services to FDA regulated Medical and Pharmaceutical Device Companies. He has provided expert opinions and testimony in patent, product liability and related litigation.
Alvin Joseph Melveger (accent on the first "e") was born in New York City
in 1937 and graduated from the prestigious, science-oriented Stuyvesant High School
in 1955. He received his Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry at Brooklyn College
in 1959. He went on to earn a Master's Degree in Chemistry at Northeastern University, Boston, in 1964, and a Doctorate in Physical Chemistry at the University of Maryland in 1968.
Dr. Melveger was the project manager of funded research programs at The Rutgers University Center of Biomaterials. He was Adjunct Professor of Chemistry at County College of Morris
(1992); and William Paterson University
(2003).
Just a few of many other accomplishments and positions held, besides publication in numerous scientific journals, Melveger is a member of the working group on ethylene oxide
residues of the American Association for Medical Instrumentation (since 1981); and is a member of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (since 1959).
Other positions were Co-Chairman of the Committee on Education and Training of the New Jersey Research & Development council; Chairman of the American Microchemical Society; and member of the Mount Olive Township (NJ) Environmental Commission (1991—2000). Earlier in his career, Dr. Melveger worked for ALLIED CHEMICAL; the AVCO CORP; and taught at the University of Maryland's Department of Chemistry.
Alvin, an accomplished clarinetist, student of Ben Armato, played in the Stuyvesant High School orchestra and band, and has found time to play clarinet in community orchestras. Dr. Melveger makes his home in Flanders, NJ, with his wife and daughter.
United States
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scientist
Scientist
A scientist in a broad sense is one engaging in a systematic activity to acquire knowledge. In a more restricted sense, a scientist is an individual who uses the scientific method. The person may be an expert in one or more areas of science. This article focuses on the more restricted use of the word...
specializing in physical chemistry
Physical chemistry
Physical chemistry is the study of macroscopic, atomic, subatomic, and particulate phenomena in chemical systems in terms of physical laws and concepts...
, spectroscopy
Spectroscopy
Spectroscopy is the study of the interaction between matter and radiated energy. Historically, spectroscopy originated through the study of visible light dispersed according to its wavelength, e.g., by a prism. Later the concept was expanded greatly to comprise any interaction with radiative...
, biomaterial
Biomaterial
A biomaterial is any matter, surface, or construct that interacts with biological systems. The development of biomaterials, as a science, is about fifty years old. The study of biomaterials is called biomaterials science. It has experienced steady and strong growth over its history, with many...
s, polymer
Polymer
A polymer is a large molecule composed of repeating structural units. These subunits are typically connected by covalent chemical bonds...
s and other disciplines, Alvin Joseph Melveger has had a long multifaceted career in chemical analysis, research, editing, publishing and teaching. He worked for Ethicon
Ethicon Endo-Surgery
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc., a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson, is a company that designs and manufactures medical devices and surgical instruments with the intent of minimizing the invasiveness of surgery....
, a Johnson & Johnson
Johnson & Johnson
Johnson & Johnson is an American multinational pharmaceutical, medical devices and consumer packaged goods manufacturer founded in 1886. Its common stock is a component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the company is listed among the Fortune 500....
Medical and Pharmaceutical Products Company for 21 years.
In his last 15 years (1972 to 1993) Melveger managed a staff of 30 technical and professional personnel in the Analytical and Characterization Sciences Department of Ethicon, Inc. On retirement in 1994 he formed his own consulting firm AJM TECHNICAL CONSULTING.
Melveger has traveled the globe from Argentina
Argentina
Argentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires...
to Pakistan
Pakistan
Pakistan , officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan is a sovereign state in South Asia. It has a coastline along the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman in the south and is bordered by Afghanistan and Iran in the west, India in the east and China in the far northeast. In the north, Tajikistan...
performing consulting services for their medical devices and pharmaceutical industries. In the United States he has provided consulting services to FDA regulated Medical and Pharmaceutical Device Companies. He has provided expert opinions and testimony in patent, product liability and related litigation.
Alvin Joseph Melveger (accent on the first "e") was born in New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
in 1937 and graduated from the prestigious, science-oriented Stuyvesant High School
Stuyvesant High School
Stuyvesant High School , commonly referred to as Stuy , is a New York City public high school that specializes in mathematics and science. The school opened in 1904 on Manhattan's East Side and moved to a new building in Battery Park City in 1992. Stuyvesant is noted for its strong academic...
in 1955. He received his Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry at Brooklyn College
Brooklyn College
Brooklyn College is a senior college of the City University of New York, located in Brooklyn, New York, United States.Established in 1930 by the New York City Board of Higher Education, the College had its beginnings as the Downtown Brooklyn branches of Hunter College and the City College of New...
in 1959. He went on to earn a Master's Degree in Chemistry at Northeastern University, Boston, in 1964, and a Doctorate in Physical Chemistry at the University of Maryland in 1968.
Dr. Melveger was the project manager of funded research programs at The Rutgers University Center of Biomaterials. He was Adjunct Professor of Chemistry at County College of Morris
County College of Morris
County College of Morris is a public community college located in Randolph, New Jersey. The college was founded in 1966, and first opened its doors to students in 1968....
(1992); and William Paterson University
William Paterson University
William Paterson University is a comprehensive public institution located in Wayne, New Jersey serving nearly 11,000 undergraduate and graduate students through five colleges: , , , , and ....
(2003).
Just a few of many other accomplishments and positions held, besides publication in numerous scientific journals, Melveger is a member of the working group on ethylene oxide
Ethylene oxide
Ethylene oxide, also called oxirane, is the organic compound with the formula . It is a cyclic ether. This means that it is composed of two alkyl groups attached to an oxygen atom in a cyclic shape . This colorless flammable gas with a faintly sweet odor is the simplest epoxide, a three-membered...
residues of the American Association for Medical Instrumentation (since 1981); and is a member of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (since 1959).
Other positions were Co-Chairman of the Committee on Education and Training of the New Jersey Research & Development council; Chairman of the American Microchemical Society; and member of the Mount Olive Township (NJ) Environmental Commission (1991—2000). Earlier in his career, Dr. Melveger worked for ALLIED CHEMICAL; the AVCO CORP; and taught at the University of Maryland's Department of Chemistry.
Alvin, an accomplished clarinetist, student of Ben Armato, played in the Stuyvesant High School orchestra and band, and has found time to play clarinet in community orchestras. Dr. Melveger makes his home in Flanders, NJ, with his wife and daughter.